Linda Chen, M.D.
NPI 1619992666 · Surgery Physician · Hollywood, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Linda Chen, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Hollywood, FL (NPI 1619992666).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619992666
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME0097160 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
165 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 38 | $53 |
| Preparation of Donor Kidney and Veins for Transplantation50327 | 34 | $96 |
| Transplantation of Donor Kidney50360 | 34 | $2,142 |
| Preparation of Donor Kidney and Arteries for Transplantation50328 | 32 | $83 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 15 | $185 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$132 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-12
- Last updated
- 2023-01-26
- Certified
- 2023-01-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Linda Chen's NPI number?
- Linda Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619992666, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Linda Chen's specialty?
- Linda Chen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Linda Chen located?
- Linda Chen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1150 N 35th Ave Ste 390, Hollywood, FL 33021-5429.
- What is Linda Chen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Linda Chen is (954) 265-7450.
- Does Linda Chen accept Medicare?
- Linda Chen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Linda Chen's NPI active?
- Yes — Linda Chen's NPI (1619992666) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.